Open our lips,
kindle our hearts,
stir our souls—
that we may sing thy praise!

Renew us in Spirit
that we may grow in service
to bear fruits of a lively faith
as we
care for neighbors
witness for truth
work for justice
strive for peace &
live for love.

Amen.

O God,
your unfailing providence
sustains the world we live in
and the life we live:
Watch over those,
both night and day,
who work while others sleep,
and grant that we may never forget
that our common life
depends upon each other's toil;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

All and every glory
to the One
whose
Name is holy
Heart is merciful
Love is everlasting
whose
Word is truth
Will is justice
Way is liberation
whose
Blessing is healing, renewal & Peace.

Amen.

#pbwy

O God,
your unfailing providence
sustains the world we live in
& the life we live:
Watch over those,
both night & day,
who work while others sleep,
& grant that we may never forget
that our common life
depends upon each other's toil;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Almighty & everlasting God,
who in the Paschal mystery
established the new covenant
of reconciliation:
Grant that all who have been reborn
into the fellowship of Christ's Body
may show forth in their lives
what they profess by their faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord...
Amen.

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

St. Teresa of Avila

O God,
Creator of heaven and earth:
Grant that,
as the crucified body
of your dear Son was laid in the tomb
and rested on this holy Sabbath,
so we may await with him
the coming of the third day,
and rise with him to newness of life;
who now lives and reigns with you...

Amen.

O Lord,
support us
all the day long,
until the shadows lengthen
& the evening comes
& the busy world is hushed
& the fever of life is over
& our work is done.
Then in thy mercy,
grant us a safe lodging
& a holy rest
& peace at the last.

Amen.

Merciful God,
call & send us
to
live love
&
make peace
&
serve thy will
today
& every tomorrow.

Amen.

Glory
to the One
who was
who is
who ever shall be!

God of mercy,
grace us;
God of wisdom,
guide us;
God of love,
reclaim us.

Amen.

Until
love reigns &
freedom rings &
justice flows &
peace resounds &
compassion kindles &
neighborliness abounds,
sustain us, o Spirit,
send us to serve.

Amen.

By the grace
of God
may we behold & cherish
the blessings
of this life
as we grow
day by day
in caring
giving
& serving.

Amen.

So when we meet you,
may we deepen trust,
deepen life, deepen justice
and deepen joy.

And when you meet us,
help us approach our activities
with presence and power,
with love and humility,
with courage and dignity.

Amen.

God of grace and God of glory,
on thy people pour thy power...
Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour.

Cure thy children’s warring madness,
bend our pride to thy control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.

- H.E. Fosdick

If we say we have no sin,
we deceive ourselves,
and the truth is not in us;
but if we confess our sins,
God who is faithful and just,
will forgive our sins
and cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:8, 9

All and every glory
to the One
whose
Name is holy
Heart is merciful
Love is everlasting
whose
Word is truth
Will is justice
Way is liberation
whose
Blessing is healing, renewal & Peace.

Amen.

#pbwy

Be present,
O merciful God,
and protect us
through the hours of this night,
so that we
who are wearied
by the changes & chances
of this life
may rest
in your eternal changelessness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For the love
of God,
love
thy neighbor.
Today,
tomorrow,
and every day you’re given.

This we’re called
to live anew
—with God’s help.

Peace be through you.
Amen.